P0C5B

Drive Motor A Position Sensor Circuit B Range/Performance

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$33–167 (est.)

Symptoms

Switching the hybrid system into emergency mode
Unstable operation of the electric motor
Reduced vehicle power
Malfunction indicator light comes on
Problems with switching driving modes

Causes

Engine position sensor A fault
Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
Damaged or oxidized connectors
Circuit Grounding Problems
Malfunction of the hybrid system control module

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the sensor circuit
Check connectors and contacts for oxidation
Test the engine position sensor
Check the sensor signal with an oscilloscope
If necessary, replace the sensor or repair the wiring

Related codes

P0C5A P0C5C P0C5D